Eurovision Song Contest
Italian broadcast reps. urge inclusion of Palestine in Eurovision
Only countries with a public broadcaster that is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) participate in Eurovision, and Palestine does not have a public broadcaster.
Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces
Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
Eurovision audience to be permitted to wave Palestinian flags this ceremony
Singers participating, however, are only allowed to display the flag of their country on stage and are prohibited from displaying pride flags or flags of other countries at all official events.
Despite boycott calls, Israel cleared to participate in Eurovision 2025
Will Israel participate in Eurovision 2025? As far as the new contest director is concerned - there is no question at all.
'Because of war in Gaza': Spain calls for discussion on Israel's participation in Eurovision
Spain's RTVE has requested the EBU discuss Israel's Eurovision 2025 participation due to concerns over the Gaza conflict. In response, Eurovision clarified that all members will participate.
Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote
Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.
Keren Peles composes Yuval Raphael's Eurovision song, includes Song of Songs verses
Even before the announcement about Peles, early Eurovision betting tables show that Israel is currently in the lead.
Back in the USSR: Putin revives Soviet-era 'Eurovision' with new allies
Russian officials say a number of countries including China, Brazil, Cuba and former Soviet republics such as Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Belarus have expressed interest in taking part.
Yuval will make us proud at Eurovision - editorial
Like the incredible women who came before her (Neta Barzilai, Noa Kirel, and so on.), she will deal with just a little bit of the punches headed her way, her head still held high.
Nova survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel in 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
"I can't explain how excited and ready I am!! Thank you for giving me the huge privilege and trusting me to represent my people," Raphael said.
Michelle Hunziker to host Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 marks the 69th edition of the event and will be held at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel from May 13 to May 17.
Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision
Valerie, a ninth-generation native of Jaffa and polyglot who speaks five languages, began her education at a French Christian school in Jaffa before transferring to a public school in Tel Aviv.
